Category: Ontario Grain Farmer

Working through stress and frustration

by Owen Roberts | Dec 1, 2019 | Ontario Grain Farmer

Farming is a tough job by any measure. And when it’s time to pass the operation along to the...

Order of Canada – Soybean pioneer recognized

by Owen Roberts | Oct 1, 2019 | Ontario Grain Farmer

It’s great to see one of agriculture’s own recognized with this country’s highest award – the...

Go fast, go green

by Owen Roberts | Sep 4, 2019 | Ontario Grain Farmer

NTT Indy Car Series’ decision to change fuel suppliers from Sunoco to Speedway raised...

Genetically modified wheat?

by Owen Roberts | Jun 11, 2019 | Ontario Grain Farmer

An international breakthrough in wheat breeding has produced a new genotype of wheat with enzymes...

Brazil’s case for sustainability

by Owen Roberts | Jun 11, 2019 | Ontario Grain Farmer

Brazil has gone from farming virtually no soybeans, to being the world’s largest exporter in the...

Urban Cowboy

Raising awareness and promoting dialogue about current food and agriculture issues.

OWEN ROBERTS

Owen Roberts – journalist, columnist, educator – provides an urban perspective on agri-food issues.

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